25 October 2026

Tedesco gets Australia out of jail against fab Fiji

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Australia are into the World Cup semi-finals after a 36-22 win over a Fiji side that threatened one of the biggest upsets in rugby league Test football.

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Brazil election: Lula, Bolsonaro cast votes in final bout

World

From Deutsche Welle English

25 October 2026

Brazil election: Lula, Bolsonaro cast votes in final bout

Almost 160 million are eligible to vote in the final round of Brazil's election that pits the left-wing incumbent against the son of the former far-right president. DW has more.

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Ryder raises full-year outlook as freight market conditions improve

Trade & Logistics

From Container News

25 October 2026

Ryder raises full-year outlook as freight market conditions improve

Ryder System reported stronger third-quarter earnings and raised its full-year 2026 profit outlook, supported by improving freight market conditions, higher contractual revenue and continued execution of its strategic initiatives. The US-based logistics and transportation company generated total revenue of $3. 43 billion in the third quarter, an increase of 8% from $3. 17 billion a year earlier. Operating revenue, which excludes certain fuel and subcontracted transportation revenue, rose 6% to $2.

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